Learning Leaders appointed and participating in weekly professional learning activities
Term 2, 2010
Classroom Observations
All members of the leadership team began a routine of visiting classes to observe common practice. Observations were then discussed at Monday afternoon meetings with a specific focus being pre-determined
April/May
Data Analysis
Data was discussed in order to develop a clear picture of what was happening in the school
26th April
21st June
6th September 2010
Discussions with Mentor
April - discussion focused on my role in the leadership group and what the classroom observations should entail – how could these be used to help determine AR focus?
June – formal review of classroom observations and setting the directions for working with specifically identified teachers (capacity building)
September – discussed results of Instructional Rounds and the patterns it alluded to. Identified 2 theories of action to become the focus of the action research project
7th June 2010
Leadership Day
Pivotal day for identifying a plan of action as a group – how to move the day forward. Each member began to define their role and the path they would take in the change process being embarked upon. My role will be to look at teacher capacity and work with teachers to increase effectiveness in the classroom.
7th June, 2010 9th August, 2010
Project Identification with Ed Partnerships
Group commissioned by DEECD to work with a number of schools focusing on Professional Learning. Each team member will incorporate a component of professional learning into their role with staff. Professional learning will be specific and focus on the area of work. Great links to my project!!!
Term 3 & 4, 2010
Teacher Development
Begin working in classes one day per week with teachers identified (through classroom observations) as needing support in the provision of effective teaching and learning activities. My role will include elements of mentoring and coaching, but will also support staff by modeling activities, identifying areas of best practice and developing goals to work towards.
August / September 2010
Review of Literature – sharing of professional readings
Begin searching for articles to support project. Focus on effective teaching (not effective schools) and its links to student outcomes
Group of experienced principals from the local network visited to observe classes. I was involved in the in-depth discussion afterwards where feedback was given and strengths and weaknesses were discussed.
21st June
6th September 2010
June – formal review of classroom observations and setting the directions for working with specifically identified teachers (capacity building)
September – discussed results of Instructional Rounds and the patterns it alluded to. Identified 2 theories of action to become the focus of the action research project
9th August, 2010